Yay for the weekend
Winter is wearing on us all
But this morning the fresh snow was so
I don't know the right word
But it was just that feeling
There is something so peaceful about snow covered branches
We went to the Auto Show
There is this Nissan Murano Crosscabriolet
It was very unexpected but attractive
A convertible SUV
The husband thinks we should get one
We have one vehicle that will need an upgrade within the next few years
But we already have a new Murano so ...
We've also been discussing pregnancy moreso lately
It's an exciting concept
It's a life changing concept
I think we are both at the place
Where we want to increase
It's a little nerve racking though
So I read Grow It by Chicoro
I am pretty sure it's the best hair book I've read
Especially since midway through my natural journey
I read some good books at the beginning
And that's been my problem
I haven't found any good hair books
For women/girls after the early stages
So this book though transcends stages
My mother recommended it to me
She is about a year in her natural journey
And she enjoyed it and found it beneficial
I feel likewise and am 8 years along in my journey
So back to the meat of the book
Chicoro gives 6 steps
Detangle - Cleanse- Condition - Moisturize - Protect -Growth
She clearly explains what each of these steps entail and ways to make improvements
I feel that I have healthy hair that grows quickly
But I plan to make some changes because
I don't feel like I have anything to show for 2010
(in regards to hair growth)
I got a major trim/cut in August and then another in January
Together they approximately totaled 6 inches
And that's a year's worth of growth
So I am going to monitor my growth
And pay attention to detangling and moisturizing
I also plan to document length and health with photos
But I definitely recommend this book
26.2.11
24.2.11
random ramblings
Long time no see
Life is as always hectic
But things are good
The workouts are going good
I plan to implement more raw recipes
and pay attention to food combining in March
I read Grow It by Chicoro which I enjoyed
I plan to give a full review in the future
But I am planning to implement some of her strategies
And document progress
That's all for now...
Life is as always hectic
But things are good
The workouts are going good
I plan to implement more raw recipes
and pay attention to food combining in March
I read Grow It by Chicoro which I enjoyed
I plan to give a full review in the future
But I am planning to implement some of her strategies
And document progress
That's all for now...
18.2.11
yummy
So I found a new a couple new things to crave
1. Green & Black Organic Dark Chocolate Bars
green&black
So far I've tried Mint which was fabulous
(If you know me you know I love mint anything)
And Espresso which was quite possibly better than Mint
There are a variety of flavors and I plan to try them all
2. Dagoba Hot Chocolate
Dagoba Chocolate
It's dark chocolate
It's rich and full
And the flavor I've had so far is amazing
It has double warming power
It's Xocolatl it has cinnamon and chili powder
And the interesting thing is both companies make drinking chocolate and chocolate bars.
So that gives me more to explore.
1. Green & Black Organic Dark Chocolate Bars
green&black
So far I've tried Mint which was fabulous
(If you know me you know I love mint anything)
And Espresso which was quite possibly better than Mint
There are a variety of flavors and I plan to try them all
2. Dagoba Hot Chocolate
Dagoba Chocolate
It's dark chocolate
It's rich and full
And the flavor I've had so far is amazing
It has double warming power
It's Xocolatl it has cinnamon and chili powder
And the interesting thing is both companies make drinking chocolate and chocolate bars.
So that gives me more to explore.
15.2.11
random ramblings
So nothing much to say
Except God is good
And spring is getting closer everyday
It hasn't been pitch black at 5:30 lately
It is also warming up in Chicago
But right now I am relaxing and sipping on some Teeccino
I really like it
It's like tea that tastes close to coffee
But sans caffeine and acidity
I chose the mocha flavor but there are others to choose from
www.teeccino.com
Except God is good
And spring is getting closer everyday
It hasn't been pitch black at 5:30 lately
It is also warming up in Chicago
But right now I am relaxing and sipping on some Teeccino
I really like it
It's like tea that tastes close to coffee
But sans caffeine and acidity
I chose the mocha flavor but there are others to choose from
www.teeccino.com
Vday
So for Valentine's
The husband and I enjoyed a day together
We had lunch at one of our old spots
I don't think we've been there since we got married
We ate at House of Wah Sun
The food is good and the service excellent
Then we got some Starbucks
Also a frequent event pre marriage
Then we went to see Eclipsed
A play about women during the civil wars in Liberia
It was very interesting and very artistic and very good
(I had no idea that all that was going on)
After the play we got a Brownie Obsession from TGIFriday's to go
And relaxed at home
It was a great day
We talked about our memories as a couple and our future plans
The husband and I enjoyed a day together
We had lunch at one of our old spots
I don't think we've been there since we got married
We ate at House of Wah Sun
The food is good and the service excellent
Then we got some Starbucks
Also a frequent event pre marriage
Then we went to see Eclipsed
A play about women during the civil wars in Liberia
It was very interesting and very artistic and very good
(I had no idea that all that was going on)
After the play we got a Brownie Obsession from TGIFriday's to go
And relaxed at home
It was a great day
We talked about our memories as a couple and our future plans
14.2.11
random ramblings
The husband and I celebrated our 3rd Vday together yesterday
We'll be together today as well
But we had a great time on Sunday
But more details to follow
We'll be together today as well
But we had a great time on Sunday
But more details to follow
12.2.11
sweet saturdays
Today was great
The weekend always seems to fly by
I went to Whole Foods today to stock up
And to explore some new items I've never tried
It was crazy there were so many people there
Which is why I never do my grocery shopping on Saturday's
But I got tons of organic fruits and veggies
I am about to be on a raw high
Have you ever noticed that the Whole Food employees
All seem to be part of a special club
The majority could not get a job at any main stream super market
(At least based on the style of people employed)
Today if I had more time
And was more random (than I actually am)
I would have asked all the employees I passed
What there life aspirations were
Like is this your day job
But you are really the lead singer of some alternative rock band
Or you are starting your own burlap fashion line
Or are a starving artist
Don't get me wrong I love Whole Foods
And I love diversity and believe in freedom of expression
I just think it's interesting that I've never been waiting on at Super Target
By a man with a red thick Santa beard and humongous ear plug gauges
That is all
I had a great day though
I rented a movie from the library only to find out it was blue ray
We don't have that type of DVD player
And guess what it didn't work
The weekend always seems to fly by
I went to Whole Foods today to stock up
And to explore some new items I've never tried
It was crazy there were so many people there
Which is why I never do my grocery shopping on Saturday's
But I got tons of organic fruits and veggies
I am about to be on a raw high
Have you ever noticed that the Whole Food employees
All seem to be part of a special club
The majority could not get a job at any main stream super market
(At least based on the style of people employed)
Today if I had more time
And was more random (than I actually am)
I would have asked all the employees I passed
What there life aspirations were
Like is this your day job
But you are really the lead singer of some alternative rock band
Or you are starting your own burlap fashion line
Or are a starving artist
Don't get me wrong I love Whole Foods
And I love diversity and believe in freedom of expression
I just think it's interesting that I've never been waiting on at Super Target
By a man with a red thick Santa beard and humongous ear plug gauges
That is all
I had a great day though
I rented a movie from the library only to find out it was blue ray
We don't have that type of DVD player
And guess what it didn't work
11.2.11
small step: optimal health
So just started week 3 of P90X
And today when stretching afterwards
I could touch my toes easily on the right and with some effort on the left
I was an athlete most of my life but I've never been that flexible
It's always been an effort
So I am super psyched that I can touch my toes so soon
P90X is something
I cannot wait to see what difference a month makes
Let alone 90 days
And today when stretching afterwards
I could touch my toes easily on the right and with some effort on the left
I was an athlete most of my life but I've never been that flexible
It's always been an effort
So I am super psyched that I can touch my toes so soon
P90X is something
I cannot wait to see what difference a month makes
Let alone 90 days
10.2.11
small step: a new mindset
So I started week 3 of P90X this morning
In the past I heard that it takes a month to form a habit
But only 2 weeks for it to fall to the wayside
Not sure if that's totally relevant
But after dramatically shifting my life in 2011
First with fruit for breakfast and integrating more veggies
And considering all that rawness has to offer
Second with getting up early early at 5:30 to do the P90X
Third attempting to blog daily
Fourth trying to read more
So far I think it's catching
The only day I have been tired since the workouts
Is the morning I missed
I slept in and then worked out after work
I was exhausted that day
Otherwise I feel vibrant I need to find my bed between 10 and 10:30 though
I am excited about results and thought processes at the end of this month
So the new mindset is you can develop an appetite for the things that benefit your body
In the past I heard that it takes a month to form a habit
But only 2 weeks for it to fall to the wayside
Not sure if that's totally relevant
But after dramatically shifting my life in 2011
First with fruit for breakfast and integrating more veggies
And considering all that rawness has to offer
Second with getting up early early at 5:30 to do the P90X
Third attempting to blog daily
Fourth trying to read more
So far I think it's catching
The only day I have been tired since the workouts
Is the morning I missed
I slept in and then worked out after work
I was exhausted that day
Otherwise I feel vibrant I need to find my bed between 10 and 10:30 though
I am excited about results and thought processes at the end of this month
So the new mindset is you can develop an appetite for the things that benefit your body
9.2.11
random ramblings
So yeah crazy week
But God is good
We had an amazing mid week service tonight
Today Bible study did just what it is supposed to do
I guess in a more intense way
I feel rejuvenated after prayer
And this has been a crazy week
I had 3 DCFS calls
The DCFS lady keeps saying didn't you just call
We've made it through 2 weeks of P90X
My cousin noticed that I had lost weight
I am just excited for the future and how God is going to move
Nothing is impossible with God
The WORD is true!
But God is good
We had an amazing mid week service tonight
Today Bible study did just what it is supposed to do
I guess in a more intense way
I feel rejuvenated after prayer
And this has been a crazy week
I had 3 DCFS calls
The DCFS lady keeps saying didn't you just call
We've made it through 2 weeks of P90X
My cousin noticed that I had lost weight
I am just excited for the future and how God is going to move
Nothing is impossible with God
The WORD is true!
7.2.11
yummy
I made the Hummus recipe from the Clean Food book
It was delicioso
I made it for our Superbowl party
It didn't steal the show but no worries
That only meant I had leftovers today
It was delicioso
I made it for our Superbowl party
It didn't steal the show but no worries
That only meant I had leftovers today
time flies
This weekend flew by
It was the husband's birthday
And the Superbowl (boo hiss Packers)
Along with normal weekend demands
This morning I was like I didn' t post all weekend
Such is life
The husband loved his birthday gift
Then we went shopping for some other things
He got a nice pea coat and some loafers
I also got some things
A couple nice scarves and a sweater
Macy's was having a SALE
I think I've lost weight
On the scale only a pound
But in my clothes and looking at my stomach and legs
I knew I should have measured myself at the start
Because even with not really working out consistently
Since getting married I'm only 5 pounds off my "normal" weight
(I put normal in quotes because the majority of my life at that weight
I was very fit and lifted weights - so in reality I am probably more like 10-15 pounds off)
It was the husband's birthday
And the Superbowl (boo hiss Packers)
Along with normal weekend demands
This morning I was like I didn' t post all weekend
Such is life
The husband loved his birthday gift
Then we went shopping for some other things
He got a nice pea coat and some loafers
I also got some things
A couple nice scarves and a sweater
Macy's was having a SALE
I think I've lost weight
On the scale only a pound
But in my clothes and looking at my stomach and legs
I knew I should have measured myself at the start
Because even with not really working out consistently
Since getting married I'm only 5 pounds off my "normal" weight
(I put normal in quotes because the majority of my life at that weight
I was very fit and lifted weights - so in reality I am probably more like 10-15 pounds off)
4.2.11
random ramblings
We’ve been having Internet connection
Technical difficulties tonight for several hours
So I’m not sure if this will make it up on Friday or not
Today it was back to work
Attendance was low but that’s too be expected
We had a field trip to see Toy Story 3 on ICE
I have never seen ice skating in person
I used to watch it all the time as a child and teenager
It was a lot of fun the kids loved it
It was definitely a show for all ages
Yesterday was the first day of week 2 P90X
Today was plyometrics
I have probably already mentioned that this
Workout program puts me in mind of the my
College track days
But I get hyped up doing these workouts
I love the exercise high
I’ve never been high any other way
Except the love high
Tomorrow’s the husband’s birthday
I am excited to give him his gift
Today is the celebration of our love
We had a conversation that started
Feb 4 probably around this time 10 p.m.
And went until 1 something on the 5th
Anyway during this conversation
I acknowledged my new found love for him
I acknowledged my new found love for him
And we officially became a couple
Then we started talking marriage
And now it’s 2 years from the first I love you
I love my husband tremendously and know that God chose him for me
I washed my hair tonight
The curls are back in town
My hair is springy and vibrant
My hair also has a nice shape
Oh the wonders of a good trim
Seeing my hair fresh out the shower
Made me want to do a wash n go
I just did some large twists and a flat twist head band
I have an itch to try the Hair Rules products
I am not sure why
I have been using Kinky Curly Come Clean & Knot Today
For several years 4 I think
And I have been using Oyin for styling about the same time
But I also want to try the Hair Dew
Anywho I’m sleepy so sweet dreams
blizzard revisited
Weather is amazing
Snow is intricately beautiful in small amounts
And it is amazingly exquisite in large amounts
Some things (i.e. a blizzard) happen
That you cannot help but know that God is real
A tiny water droplet transformed into a crystal star
This snowflake can shutdown a city
This snowflake can lead to the cessation of flights
This snowflake blankets the landscape with pure bright light
There is just something about a fresh snowfall
So today was another snow day
We started another cycle of P90X
I am really enjoying it
I also need to add some book reviews
All this snow has been adding to my reading time
At this very moment I'm at the library with the husband
I brought Run Your First Marathon with me
It's getting my hyped up
So I know I have work tomorrow
But the roads are much more cleared today
And tomorrow's Friday
So going to work for 1 day isn't too shabby
But all in the all the blizzard was a good break
It took the edge of routine
It made everyone freeze and refocus
I watched the news way more than normal
Over the past 3 days
But there were all these stories of people coming together
Helping, Sharing, Reaching out
before |
after |
The husband and I went to help our friend shovel her driveway
There was a random camaraderie on the street
All the different families and friends working on the same foe
And chatting across driveways
Those with the snow blowers assisting
Life is good
And the bonus is it's February winter is almost over
2.2.11
Sally Hansen does it again
If I wasn't snowed in
I would be at Walgreens or Walmart right now
To get some
Now I might really return the Incoco's
I watched some reviews on Youtube
Everyone seems to like them
And they cost less than Incoco
I would be at Walgreens or Walmart right now
To get some
Now I might really return the Incoco's
I watched some reviews on Youtube
Everyone seems to like them
And they cost less than Incoco
on the web
So surfing the web
Something I do from time to time
Or a lot of the time
I found this site
http://livingnolye.com
They have weekly episodes
So far I have watched 2
They seem interesting
Something I do from time to time
Or a lot of the time
I found this site
http://livingnolye.com
They have weekly episodes
So far I have watched 2
They seem interesting
blizzard 2011
Blizzard that's what they're calling it on the news
19 inches measured this morning in our area
I believe the snow stopped around 11:30
But the wind is still blowing gusts around
This is the most snow I've seen in my 30 years of life
Besides going skiing
It has been nice to chill with the husband though
I cleaned up a bit and plan to read some
But mostly chill
Even bible study is cancelled tonight
We have a 3 foot wall of snow up against our garage
So not really planning to go anywhere today
19 inches measured this morning in our area
I believe the snow stopped around 11:30
But the wind is still blowing gusts around
This is the most snow I've seen in my 30 years of life
Besides going skiing
It has been nice to chill with the husband though
I cleaned up a bit and plan to read some
But mostly chill
Even bible study is cancelled tonight
We have a 3 foot wall of snow up against our garage
So not really planning to go anywhere today
1.2.11
in review
My thoughts on
Clean Food
Terry Walters
I love the color scheme
I know that has nothing to do
With quality but it matches my wedding colors
But the basic premise is to eat closer to nature
If you cannot tell what something is made of
You should not partake
One aspect that I really like is that the author has a
What's That section
It breaks down common (or not so) ingredients
And unusual fruits and veggies
She talks about what uses and how they benefit (or don't) the body
The recipes are separated by season which is also cool
It helps you focus on natural seasonal produce
There is a hummus recipe I want to try
I like hummus and when we entertain
I always do a veggie tray of some sort
With usually a salad dressing dip for those
Who don't do naked veggies
But hummus is much more chic
I also want to try some of her salad dressing and spaghetti squash recipes
Some minor disappointments
I assume (wrongfully so) that since she was talking about clean food
There would be plenty of raw recipes
Not so it's primarily cooked
And I guess after reading the more raw purist literature
It just seems contradictory
But hey overall still like the book
Clean Food
Terry Walters
I love the color scheme
I know that has nothing to do
With quality but it matches my wedding colors
But the basic premise is to eat closer to nature
If you cannot tell what something is made of
You should not partake
One aspect that I really like is that the author has a
What's That section
It breaks down common (or not so) ingredients
And unusual fruits and veggies
She talks about what uses and how they benefit (or don't) the body
The recipes are separated by season which is also cool
It helps you focus on natural seasonal produce
There is a hummus recipe I want to try
I like hummus and when we entertain
I always do a veggie tray of some sort
With usually a salad dressing dip for those
Who don't do naked veggies
But hummus is much more chic
I also want to try some of her salad dressing and spaghetti squash recipes
Some minor disappointments
I assume (wrongfully so) that since she was talking about clean food
There would be plenty of raw recipes
Not so it's primarily cooked
And I guess after reading the more raw purist literature
It just seems contradictory
But hey overall still like the book
snow day
school's cancelled tomorrow
we've completed a week of P90X
Today was Kempo
It was fun
I feel accomplished
Now I need to make it through the next 80 some days
I re did the Incoco's
It was easier application 2nd time around
But already have two chipped fingers
So I haven't gotten anywhere near 2 weeks
I might not return the other one just because I really like the pattern
But OPI has this shatter polish now
It could give similar results
we've completed a week of P90X
Today was Kempo
It was fun
I feel accomplished
Now I need to make it through the next 80 some days
I re did the Incoco's
It was easier application 2nd time around
But already have two chipped fingers
So I haven't gotten anywhere near 2 weeks
I might not return the other one just because I really like the pattern
But OPI has this shatter polish now
It could give similar results
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